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Thursday, August 18, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 33

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Split Decision

Wi-fi on school buses

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Kids need mental break The Wellington Catholic District School Board is bringing wi-fi onto school…

Quarry capacity quandary

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Don’t litter Some people are going to have their bathing suits in a twist this summer when…

Adolescent trick-or-treating

Chris Daponte and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Shut’er down early Years ago, before we had children, my wife and I would keep a running…

Receiving Belgian royals

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Diplomatic faux pas Diplomacy is an art. At least that is how I interpret news about trade…

Eliminating burial plots to save trees

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Burial plots needed There are not many places left in Fergus to bury the dead. With one undeveloped…

Housing developments in rural areas

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Let there be growth A 60-home development set to be built in the hamlet of Ospringe (in Erin)…

Senior (high school) pranks

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Keep it harmless As the school year comes to an end for Wellington County high school students (no…

LCBO-run marijuana stores

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Up in smoke It’s a marijuana monopoly. At least that’s how some users and dispensaries…

Lower the voting age to 16

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

‘Worth considering’ Voting is an essential rite of passage for any 18-year-old, but…

Ketchup conundrum

Chris Daponte and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Price takes priority I’ll admit it. I have in the past purchased French’s ketchup…

Hydro rate cuts in Ontario

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Wynne, cut it out If there was ever an appeal for votes, then Ontario Premier Kathleen…

Celebrating July 1 and Canada’s 150th

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

True north, strong and free O Canada, my home and my anchor. Some days I want to jump for joy with…

New dog licensing in Erin

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Smart pet owners You can track your steps with your watch. You can stream music and video from your…

Government funded childcare

Olivia Rutt and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

Children are expensive MoneySense puts the yearly figure of raising a child in Canada at $13,366;…

The most interesting election races

Chris Daponte and Jaime Myslik ArchivedColumns, Opinion, Split Decision

CW, Erin and WN In Centre Wellington, it will be interesting to see longtime councillor Fred Morris…

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Select Your Region

Fergus resident celebrates 100th birthday

FERGUS – Longtime Fergus resident Mary Woods will celebrate her 100th birthday on Aug. 20.

Elora teen to play in national baseball championships

ELORA – Lucas Albano will compete for Team Ontario at Baseball Canada’s U13 AAA National Championships, Aug. 25 to 29.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Hillsburgh feed mill closing after nearly 60 years

HILLSBURGH – The Hillsburgh feed mill is closing after nearly 60 years of servicing the Erin-Hillsburgh community. 

Garden tour in Erin Aug. 20

ERIN – The Erin Garden Club is holding a free, self-guided garden tour on Aug. 20 from 10am to 4pm.

See all Erin area articles.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

COVID-19 vaccine for young children to arrive in WDGPH region this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years will be administered by primary care providers and in select pharmacies.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

COVID-19 cases, ICU admissions up slightly in region

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up slightly in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph…

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

See all Guelph area articles.

Council approves application for four-unit apartment

ROCKWOOD – Council here has approved an application for a four-unit apartment building on Alma Street in Rockwood. 

Speeders of the Week

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On July 30 at about 4:45pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring…

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Longtime Mapleton councillor Dennis Craven not seeking re-election

MAPLETON – When the next Township of Mapleton council convenes following the Oct. 22 municipal election one longtime council member won’t be at the table.

Few races emerge in local elections as Aug. 19 nomination deadline looms

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The deadline to file nomination papers to run for a seat on local councils or school boards in the Oct. 24 municipal election is Aug. 19.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Harriston Street Party included all-day events

Street party – The annual Harriston Street Party was held in downtown Harriston on Aug. 13. The…

Few races emerge in local elections as Aug. 19 nomination deadline looms

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The deadline to file nomination papers to run for a seat on local councils or school boards in the Oct. 24 municipal election is Aug. 19.

See all Minto area articles.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

COVID-19 vaccine for young children to arrive in WDGPH region this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years will be administered by primary care providers and in select pharmacies.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Tractor pulls to make full comeback at Aberfoyle Fall Fair

After almost two years, the fair is returning to its regular schedule of live events – and that includes the popular tractor pull events.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

See all Puslinch area articles.

COVID-19 cases, ICU admissions up slightly in region

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up slightly in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph…

Municipal, school board election Oct. 24

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The next Ontario municipal and school board elections are Oct. 24. 

See all Wellington County area articles.

Arthur Aces women’s team completes undefeated season with championship win

ARTHUR – After a championship weekend, the Women’s Major Series Lacrosse (WMSL) league season has come to an end.

Mount Forest Sidewalk Saturday event a success

Main Street North in Mount Forest was closed on Aug. 13 for a special event hosted by the local…

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The power of one

He cast his eyes upon the crowd tittering about his brush with potential death mere days before. They were awestruck. 

A week away

There is a limited window left to file nomination papers for the upcoming municipal election. 

Health and safety

Much of the phrase “health and safety” is made in the workplace but we think it is time homes and families adopt a clearer view of what it means to be safe and healthy. Families are immensely impacted when safety takes a backseat to fun.

Columnists

Ransacked

By Kelly Waterhouse

It was my fault. I was careless. 

Son of Luther bootlegger had distinguished Toronto career

By Stephen Thorning

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Bagpipes

By Kelly Waterhouse

When the Carpenter and I first arrived in Wellington County 21 years ago, we settled in Fergus. The only thing we knew about that town was that it was home to the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. That event was famous. 

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